2020 Annual Report

City of Chilliwack 14 2020 HIGHLIGHTS STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Construction began on the Chilliwack Pump Track facility, a paved, looping circuit for bikes, scooters, skateboards and more at the Landing Leisure Centre. VIBRANT ECONOMY Downtown Redevelopment - Multi-phase downtown redevelopment at Five Corners underway with new businesses opened in 2020. CONNECTED COMMUNITY Established an e-newsletter service and sent out monthly newsletters about general City news and transportation projects. COMMUNITY SAFETY Mobile security patrols: overnight and day patrols to improve the safety of parks and public spaces. GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE Invested $3.4M into the road rehabilitation program. Inlet works upgrade at the Wastewater Treatment Plant continued with the underground utility installation complete and construction of the concrete foundation underway. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Extended the Valley Rail Trail north from Airport Road to Hocking Avenue to extend the all ages and abilities cycling facility. CUSTOMER SERVICE Established kiosk style windows at the front of City Hall to safely allow in-person customer services during the COVID-19 pandemic.